Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios

Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios is a studio complex located at a 20-hectare site in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia,^[1] managed by The Pinewood Studios Group. It targets the Asia-Pacific region.

History

Pinewood Shepperton plc entered into a strategic agreement with Khazanah Nasional Berhad (the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia) in connection with the development of a new film and television studio facility in Iskandar, Malaysia. Heavy investment is pouring into the region, providing necessary funds for infrastructure projects and large business developments.

Construction began towards the end of 2010, with completion initially expected by the end of 2012.^[2] The facility officially opened on June 14, 2014.^[3]

Stages, TV studios and facilities

The state-of-the-art facilities in the studio complex include 100,000 square feet (9,300 m²) of film stages, ranging from 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) to 30,000 square feet (2,800 m²). The first two at 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) while the other two at 20,000 square feet (1,900 m²). The biggest stage at 30,000 square feet (2,800 m²) has a water tank for productions that require work on or under water.^[1] There are 2 TV studios, each at 12,000 square feet (1,100 m²).^[1]

Productions

Film

Marco Polo (TV series) (Netflix)
Lost in the Pacific (2015)

Television

Asia's Got Talent (Auditions Episode)
Projek Komedi Warna (2015) Astro Warna / Mustika HD / On the Go
Elak-Elak (2015) Astro Warna
Star Quest (2015) Astro Wah Lai Toi
Gempak Superstar (2016)
Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw (2016)
CS Go: Minor Championship Asia (2016)

References

1 2 3 "Johor set to become Malaysia's movie capital". thestar.com.my. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
↑ "Pinewood Shepperton PLC Trading Update and Announcement of Pinewood Malaysia Studios Covering the Asian Region". The Pinewood Studios Group. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
↑ "Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios officially opens and is in full swing". 14 June 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.

External links

The Pinewood Studios Group

Pinewood Group

Studios

Current	Pinewood Studios List of productions 007 Stage Underwater Stage Pinewood Studio Berlin Pinewood Toronto Studios Shepperton Studios Teddington Studios

Under construction	Pinewood Indomina Studios Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios

Iskandar Malaysia

Districts	Kulai Johor Bahru Pontian (South)

Key entities	Khazanah Nasional Iskandar Regional Development Authority Iskandar Investment Berhad Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Johor Corporation Johor Islamic Corporation UEM Group Ekovest Berhad

Local authorities	Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan Iskandar Puteri (PBTIP) Majlis Daerah Pontian (MDP) Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) Majlis Perbandaran Kulai (MPKu) Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) Majlis Perbandaran Pasir Gudang (MPPG)

Economic zones	Zone A: Johor Bahru City Centre Zone B: Iskandar Puteri Zone C: Western Gate Development Zone D: Eastern Gate Development Zone E: Senai-Skudai

Major towns and townships	Johor Bahru Skudai Iskandar Puteri Tanjung Kupang Pasir Gudang Larkin Permas Jaya Senai Bandar Kulai Saleng Sedenak Seelong Pekan Nanas Ayer Bemban Sengkang Bandar Dato' Onn Bandar Sri Alam Kota Iskandar Tampoi Gelang Patah Ulu Tiram Tanjung Langsat Masai Plentong Danga Bay Medini Iskandar Malaysia

Major landmarks	Kota Iskandar Persada Johor Johor-Singapore Causeway Southern Integrated Gateway (Sultan Iskandar Building, JB Sentral) Larkin Sentral Iskandar Puteri Malaysia–Singapore Second Link (Sultan Abu Bakar Complex) Malaysia-Singapore Third Crossing Mall of Medini Kempas Sentral Komtar@JBCC Johor Forest City Johor Port Port of Tanjung Pelepas Permas Jaya Bridge Sungai Johor Bridge Iskandar Coastal Bridge Johor Technology Park Senai International Airport Tanjung Piai Johor Premium Outlets MSC Cyberport Legoland Malaysia Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios Sultan Iskandar Mosque

Infrastructure	Pasir Gudang Highway Johor Bahru-Pasir Gudang Elevated Expressway Second Link Expressway North-South Expressway Southern Route JB Monorail Senai-Desaru Expressway Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway Skudai Highway Johor Bahru Inner Ring Road Tebrau Highway Iskandar Coastal Highway Bukit Indah Highway Johor Bahru East Coast Highway Gemas-Johor Bahru double-tracking and electrification project

Education	University of Reading Malaysia Campus Newcastle University University of Southampton Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Southern University College(Southen UC)

Coordinates: 1°24′30″N 103°38′13″E / 1.4083774°N 103.6370128°E / 1.4083774; 103.6370128

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